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BISCUIT STYLES CUT BISCUITS Traditional biscuits can be cut into rounds with a cutter or into squares or other shapes with a knife. The biscuits, which will spread while baking, are placed over the fruit filling but don’t cover it completely. PREPARE THE FILLING 4 STEP 2 Adjust the amount of sugar to the sweetness of your fruit. Raspberries are best used in combination with stone fruit; baked alone in a cobbler, they become jamlike. CRUMBLY BISCUITS This topping provides full, even coverage over the fruit filling. Though it looks like streusel, it still has a tender biscuit texture. ½ cup granulated sugar; more to taste 1 Tbs. cornstarch; more as needed (see p. 94) 3 to 4 lb. FRUIT OF YOUR CHOICE FILLING FLAVOR VARIATIONS (OPTIONAL) FRUIT OF YOUR CHOICE (CHOOSE 1) 4 lb. stone fruit, such as peaches or plums, cut into ¼ -inch-thick slices 3½ lb. mixed fruit (2¼ lb. sliced stone fruit and 1¼ lb. berries) 3 lb. berries, cut into halves or quarters, if large DROP BISCUITS This homey biscuit is scooped and dropped onto the filling. Just like traditional biscuits, they will spread while baking, but have a softer texture once baked. FILLING FLAVOR VARIATIONS (OPTIONAL; CHOOSE UP TO 3) 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. fresh citrus juice 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp. pure almond extract 1½ Tbs. chopped fresh tender herbs, such as basil or mint 1 tsp. chopped fresh hardy herbs, such as rosemary or thyme FINECOOKING.COM 87 MAKE AHEAD Stone-fruit fillings, such as those made with sturdy peaches, plums, and nectarines, can be made ahead, covered with plastic, and refrigerated for up to one day. Most berries, how- ever, are too delicate to sit with sugar for such a long time before baking. Toss berries with the sugar, and any add-ins just before baking. 1 tsp. finely grated citrus zest ¾ tsp. ground ginger ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cornstarch. In a large bowl, toss the fruit with the sugar mixture 4 . Add any filling flavor variations, and toss well to combine.